Apple is rapidly losing market share -- and that might be fine if it had not also lost its ability to innovate. By innovate I mean gaining share in a big market in which Apple previously did not compete. Apple innovated with the iPod in ...

Over the past two years, home prices have seen double-digit percentage price increases in some cities, and more modest percentage increases in others. But overall, there are more buyers vying for fewer homes in many markets across Americ...

After a few years, your home can start to feel a little dated. Additionally, you might see things breaking down... The post What you need to know before making home improvements appeared first on Quizzle Wire .

According to Bankrate, certificates of deposit with a 5-year maturity (as of 7/18/14) offer a meager 1.74% growth rate — hardly anything to brag to your friends about. What do you do if you want to make your money grow even more? (...

Bad credit can trigger all sorts of issues, from difficulty securing a car loan to trouble getting a mortgage. But even if you’re just looking for an apartment to rent, your credit history can pose problems. Most landlords use a credit c...

A couple of weeks ago, I put out an article explaining that our family was approaching a net worth milestone. My key takeaway, was that it was just a number, like any other number. One commenter mentioned how he had a similar situation, ...

Ah…the charm, the detail, the attention to architectural style that you’ll find in a ’20s Craftsman,’40s cottage,’50s postwar,’60s ranch style, ’70s split level, and my personal favorite, the midcentury modern. They each have their own u...

There are many reasons to buy your first home, including dozens of financial benefits and lifestyle benefits. And right now, it’s a buyer’s market; interest rates are still low, hitting 4.34% for a 30 year fixed loan this month. Accordin...

Charles Rotblut, editor of AAII Journal, makes JetBlue his "Buy of the Week" for the second time this year. He tells Chuck Jaffe the airline stock took off after he last selected it in February, but that it now appears it has at least 20...

When it comes to renting an apartment, New York City can sometimes feel like the Wild, Wild West. The limited space, high cost of living and fierce competition set you up for unique challenges you won’t find in other markets. It’s every ...

This story is by staff writer Honey Smith. The dust has (mostly) settled from our home purchase. As a result, I thought it would be a good time to post an updated version of “the reckoning.” I also thought I’d share our...

"I'm gonna make a change, it's gonna feel real good!" No song gets me in as good a mood as Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror . This tune not only packs a motivational punch, but also drives home the point that true change in ...

Social Security may be your largest or one of your largest assets. How you manage it, by deciding which benefits to collect and when, can make an absolutely huge difference to your lifetime benefits. And those with the highest past cover...

Whether you need a little extra warmth for those cold winter nights, or if it's cold all year-round, an electric blanket is a great thing to have when it's just a little too chilly outside. When buying an electric blanket, there's a few ...